Woman’s Welfare Officer

WOMAN’S WELFARE OFFICER

ISABEL RYALL (SHE/HER)

Woman’s Welfare Officer 

 

About me 

I am a 3rd year Politics and International Relations student with a strong interest in issues of gender-based violence, international development, and sustainability. I hope to use this position to amplify the voices and concerns of all women here at UWE Bristol, in order to make their time at university both safe and enjoyable.

 

I currently work as an ambassador and campaigner for Our Streets Now, a movement working to end Public Sexual Harassment through cultural and legislative change, this role would complement this work, specifically here at UWE Bristol. I have also been a student representative for the last two years, meaning I have experience advocating and representing others. 

 

I am aware my experience does not account for everyone I would be representing as Woman’s Welfare Officer, which is why my main priority in this role is to listen and amplify the voices of all women here at UWE Bristol.

 

What am I working on? 

• Working with the VP Community and Welfare to create and run a new campaign against sexual harassment to educate all students on consent, sexual health, sexual harassment, and assault.
• Ensuring all women feel heard by organising regular meetings where students can speak up and share their concerns and ideas.
• Working with Bristol City Council and UWE Bristol Management to improve safety for all, both on campus and in the city centre.
• Raising awareness of women’s health, both physical and mental, to increase access to the support available.
• Collaborating with all the other officers to ensure all actions taken to support women of intersecting backgrounds.
• Setting up a Women’s Network to foster a strong sense of community that champions UWE Bristol women’s accomplishments and successes, as well as supporting others through mentorships.

 

Get in touch

suelections@uwe.ac.uk